| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9945182 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2005 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
In patients with NSCLC and combined anterior and posterior lymph nodes, starting with EUS-FNA would preclude mediastinoscopy in more than one third of the patients. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided FNA is a safe outpatient procedure that is less invasive and less costly than mediastinoscopy.
Related Topics
Health Sciences
Medicine and Dentistry
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Authors
Mohamad A. MD, MHS, Ashutosh MD, MSPH, Victor K. MD, MSPH, Robert J. MD,